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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.81, 1,098.75 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.81, 1,098.75 and 239.04 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.81 : 1,098.75 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.81/1,098.75 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.81x = 1,098.75 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.81x = 262,645.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,645.20/732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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